Coffee County Alabama Fairgrounds Events

County fair listings place the Coffee County Fair in Elba, the county seat, and the fair is held in September. Elba sits on US 84, the four-lane route that links Andalusia to the west with Enterprise and Dothan to the east. The exact street address and gate entrance for the grounds should be confirmed with the fair association before you put it on a map or a flyer.

Who runs it

Alabama county fairs are usually run by a local fair association or board working with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, 4-H, and FFA. For Coffee County, confirm the exact name of the governing association and the current officers with the Coffee County Extension office in Elba. [VERIFY: association name, president, contact]

Acreage and layout

I could not find a published acreage figure or a facility map for the grounds, and a guess would only create a wrong number that gets copied around. If you have attended, a short note on where the barns, midway and parking sit relative to each other is the most useful thing you can add to this section.

Why it matters locally

Coffee County has a farming story that people here still tell on purpose. In 1919, Enterprise merchant Roscoe Fleming put up a monument to the boll weevil, the pest that wrecked the cotton crop and pushed local farmers toward peanuts and other crops. Enterprise still calls its fall festival the Boll Weevil Fall Festival. A county fair in a place with that history is an agricultural event first and an entertainment event second, and the junior livestock and crop exhibits are where that shows.

Upcoming Events at Coffee County Fairgrounds

What the grounds host

The confirmed anchor event is the annual Coffee County Fair, listed for September. Beyond that, I could not verify a published year-round calendar for the grounds. Fairgrounds in small Alabama counties commonly host livestock shows, 4-H and FFA events, swap meets, horse events and community fundraisers, but which of those happen in Coffee County should be confirmed with the fair association rather than assumed.

Other Coffee County events to plan around

If you are building a trip around the fair, these are the countywide events that regional tourism listings place in the same part of the calendar:

• Alabama Sweet Tea Festival, Enterprise, August
• Taste of Coffee County, Enterprise, September
• Boll Weevil Fall Festival, Enterprise, October
• Pumpkins on the Square, Elba, October, including the Old Haunted Jail during the last week of the month
• Christmas Parade and Whoville, Enterprise, late in the year

These are town events and are not held at the fairgrounds unless the organizers say so. Check each one separately.

Exploring Coffee County Alabama Fairgrounds Events offers visitors a great opportunity to discover local fairs, agricultural exhibitions, community gatherings, and family-friendly entertainment across the region. Similarly, Cleburne County Alabama Fairgrounds Events provide opportunities to experience local traditions, seasonal celebrations, livestock shows, and recreational activities that bring residents and visitors together. Both counties highlight Alabama’s community spirit through events that support local culture, showcase regional talent, and create memorable experiences for people of all ages.

Where to find the current schedule

The Coffee County Fair maintains a social media presence, and the fair association has used it to post vendor and community sale notices. For official dates, start with the fair’s Facebook page, then call the Coffee County Extension office in Elba. Be careful with results for coffeecountyfair.com and the Modern Midways listing for Coffee County Fair on Lakeview Drive in Manchester. Those belong to Tennessee.

Renting the grounds

Whether outside groups can rent the grounds, and at what rate, was not available in public sources. Ask the fair association directly about availability, deposit, insurance requirements and whether barns can be booked separately from the arena. For indoor banquets, Enterprise also has the Enterprise Civic Center with a ballroom, dance floor and stage, which is a different venue with its own booking process.

The Coffee County Fair

Name and timing

It is simply the Coffee County Fair. County fair directories list it in Elba in September. The specific 2026 dates and the 2027 dates were not confirmed in sources I could verify. Fair boards in this part of Alabama typically settle dates well ahead and post them on social media first.

Livestock, crops and home exhibits

The exhibit categories at an Alabama county fair usually follow the 4-H and FFA project areas: beef and dairy cattle, swine, sheep and goats, poultry and rabbits, plus field crops, garden produce, canning, baking, sewing, art, photography and woodworking. Which classes Coffee County offers, and the premium amounts, are set in the fair’s premium book. Ask the fair office or Extension for the current copy.

Midway and rides

Most Alabama county fairs contract a traveling carnival for the midway. I could not confirm the carnival company, ride count or wristband pricing for Coffee County. Ask the fair association whether wristbands are sold in advance or only at the gate.

Food

Food vendors at county fairs are a mix of commercial food trucks and local groups raising money. The fair association has publicly asked for food trucks to apply for spaces at its community sales, so the same contact is the right starting point for fair-week food booths. A locally famous fair food tradition for Coffee County is not something I could verify, so this page does not invent one.

Entertainment

Pageants, grandstand shows and demolition derbies are common at Alabama fairs, but this page does not list them as Coffee County events until the fair confirms its lineup. [VERIFY: pageants, derby, grandstand acts]

Admission and parking

Public sources do not give a verified gate price, parking fee, season pass or free-admission age range for the Alabama Coffee County Fair. Do not rely on any figure you find on a general fair-listing site. Call the fair office or check the fair’s own social media for the current admission posting.

Facilities and Grounds

Buildings, barns and arena

The number and use of the permanent buildings, the species barns, any arena or grandstand seating, and any commercial vendor building were not available in public sources. These are exactly the details the fair board can answer in one phone call, and they are the details exhibitors ask about first.

Camping and RV

Camping on the grounds is unconfirmed. If you need an RV site during fair week, ask the fair association before you travel. Enterprise and Elba both have commercial lodging along the US 84 corridor.

Accessibility

If you need ADA parking, paved routes, or accessible restrooms, call the fair office ahead of your visit and ask which gate is closest to the exhibit hall. Do not assume the midway surface is paved.

Parking and on-site amenities

Parking capacity, overflow lots, ATM availability and first aid stations are unverified. Bring cash for small vendors, since card readers are not guaranteed at every booth.

Vendor and Exhibitor Information

Commercial and community vendors

The Coffee County Fair Association has posted vendor calls on social media. One recent posting for a community sale advertised 20-by-20 spaces at $20, with setup the evening before and a message to the Fair Facebook page to reserve a spot. That is a community sale, not the fair itself, so fair-week booth prices will be different. Use the same route, a message to the fair’s Facebook page, to ask about fair-week commercial spaces.

Entering competitive exhibits

To enter a livestock class, start with Alabama Cooperative Extension in Coffee County if you are a 4-H member, or your agriculture teacher if you are in FFA. For open-class crops, baking, crafts and art, the premium book lists the classes, entry fee if any, and drop-off time.

Contact

Coffee County Extension Office, Elba. Fair association contact and phone:

Getting to Coffee County Fairgrounds

From the county seat

Elba is on US 84 and connects to SR 141 and SR 203. Once you have the verified gate address, put it in your GPS rather than navigating by town, since the grounds may be outside the downtown core.

From Enterprise and the east

US 84, also marked as SR 12, runs from Enterprise through New Brockton to Elba. From Dothan, take US 84 west. SR 134 and SR 27 (Geneva Highway) feed into Enterprise from the south and east.

From Andalusia and the west

US 84 is four lanes from Andalusia to Dothan, which makes it the main approach for visitors from Covington County and the Opp area.

Public transportation and rideshare

I found no shuttle service for fair week. Rideshare coverage in a county this rural is limited, so arrange a ride back before you go.

4-H and FFA at Coffee County Fairgrounds

The Extension office

The county Extension office, part of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, typically coordinates 4-H project entries, livestock paperwork and county-level judging. For Coffee County, confirm the current 4-H agent and club count with the Elba office.

FFA

Coffee County is served by Elba, Enterprise and New Brockton schools, among others, and ag-education programs at those schools send students to livestock and exhibit classes. Which chapters show at the county fair is something the fair association or the ag teachers can answer.

Junior livestock auction

I could not verify whether Coffee County holds a junior market animal sale at the fair, when it is held, or who the buyers are. Where such sales exist in Alabama, local businesses and families typically bid on market animals, and the youth exhibitor receives the proceeds, usually minus a small fee. Confirm the Coffee County specifics before publishing.

Special Events Beyond the Annual Fair

The fair association has hosted community sales and an agriculture and handmade swap, both of which were advertised in August 2026, a few weeks before the fair. That tells you the grounds are used for vendor markets as well as the fair itself. Whether gun shows, rodeos, horse shows or motocross events are held here was not verified.

History of Coffee County Fairgrounds

County background

Coffee County was founded on December 29, 1841. The first county seat was Wellborn, and the seat moved to Elba in 1852. Elba was incorporated in 1853. The 1919 boll weevil monument in Enterprise is the best-known marker of how the county’s farming changed. On March 1, 2007, a tornado destroyed Enterprise High School and killed eight students, an event the county still marks with the Enterprise Tornado Memorial.

The fair itself

I could not verify when the Alabama Coffee County Fair began, when the grounds were established, or whether the fair has ever been canceled. Do not borrow dates from the Tennessee Coffee County Fair, which advertises a much longer history. A call to the fair association, or a visit to the Pea River Historical and Genealogical Society in Enterprise, is the right way to get this section right.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Coffee County Fair in 2026-2027?

County fair directories list the Alabama Coffee County Fair in September. Confirm the exact dates on the fair’s Facebook page or with the Extension office in Elba, since I could not verify dates for either year. Do not use the early September dates you may see for Coffee County, Tennessee.

What time does Coffee County Fairgrounds open?

Gate times were not published in the sources I found. Fair-week hours are usually posted day by day on the fair’s social media. Ask the fair office for the daily schedule.

Is there camping at Coffee County Fairgrounds?

On-site camping is unconfirmed. Ask the fair association before arriving with an RV. Commercial lodging is available in Elba and Enterprise.

How do I enter livestock in the Coffee County Fair?

Contact the Coffee County Extension office in Elba, or your FFA advisor if you are a student. Ask for the current premium book, entry deadlines, health paperwork requirements and check-in times.

Are dogs allowed at Coffee County Fairgrounds?

The fair’s pet policy was not published. Many fairs restrict pets near livestock barns for health reasons, and service animals are generally permitted. Ask the fair office before bringing a dog.

Where do I park at Coffee County Fairgrounds?

Parking details were not verified. Ask the fair office which gate is used for public parking and where exhibitors unload.

Who do I contact to rent Coffee County Fairgrounds?

Start with the Coffee County Fair Association by messaging its Facebook page, and the Extension office in Elba if you need a phone number. For ballroom-style events in Enterprise, use the Enterprise Civic Center instead.

How much does it cost to get into the Coffee County Fair?

I could not verify a gate price, so none is listed here. Check the fair’s social media for the current admission and wristband posting. Free-admission policies for children and seniors should be confirmed the same way.

Is the Coffee County Fair the same as the Coffee County, Tennessee fair?

No. They are separate events in different states. The Tennessee fair is in Manchester and advertises early September dates. The Alabama fair is in Elba and is listed for September. Check the state before you drive.

Can I sell at the Coffee County Fair?

Yes, vendors apply through the fair association. Recent community sale spaces were advertised at $20 for a 20-by-20 spot, with requests made through the fair’s Facebook page. Fair-week commercial booth fees are separate and unverified.